Drug war rationale emerges in tanker case; Noem faces calls to resign

The U.S. is now highlighting its significant seizure of a Venezuelan oil tanker as part of a larger effort to fight drug trafficking, even as Venezuela describes the move as “piracy.” Plus, DHS Secretary Kristi Noem faced a heated hearing on Capitol Hill over immigration raids and FEMA’s storm response. Critics are now calling for her resignation. And in Indiana, a political shockwave. Republican state senators teamed up with Democrats to sink a Trump-backed redistricting plan in a clear and very public break from the president. These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Friday, December 12, 2025.